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Scenic and Historic Highways

yellow flowers - Photo by Tim O’Brien, Graphics Specialist, Department of Transportation. Covered bridge - Photo by Professor David Mills, University of Delaware. Autumn leaves - Photo by the Kennett Pike Association. City street - Photo by the Center for Historic Architecture and Design, University of Delaware.

Quick Facts

Length: 12.25 miles

Boundary: From the Rodney Square in Wilmington traveling through Routes 52 and 100 up to the Delaware-Pennsylvania State Line.

Date Designated a State Scenic and Historic Highway:  6/25/02

Time required to drive the route: about 1 hour

Time required to enjoy the amenities the Byway has to offer: 2-3 days

Byway Contact:
Gail Van Gilder
Delaware Greenways
100 W 10th St
P O Box 2095
Gvangilder@comcast.net
Phone: (302)655-7275
Fax: (302)655-7274

   Take an unforgettable journey through the rolling hills of the genteel Brandywine Valley landscape and discover the lasting influence of the DuPont family dynasty from city-side to country-side. This journey is a true Delaware original, often referred to as Chateau Country. The byway leads to an unparalleled concentration of historic sites, magnificent estates, glorious gardens and mesmerizing museums where visions from a vanished century abound.

*Text taken from the 2005 National Scenic Byways Nomination

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Program Information
 
Public Feedback
Contact:  Public Relations
Phone:  302-760-2080
1-800-652-5600(in-state only)
email:dot-public-relations
@state.de.us

Program Contact:
Maria Andaya,
Project Planner
Phone: 302-739-2128
E-mail:
maria.andaya@state.de.us
 
Last Updated: Thursday, 25-Oct-2007 13:14:11 Eastern Daylight Time
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